How it smells
The first thing you smell is agarwood (oud) and pepper. The heart brings rose and saffron. On the skin it settles into orris root and sandalwood. Overall it smells warm spicy and oud.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris Red Aoud notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Montale Paris Red Aoud EDP in detail
Montale is the house behind Paris Red Aoud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Paris Red Aoud price and value
In Europe it costs about €101, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like orris root and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Which weather suits Paris Red Aoud
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by oud and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and oud smells and notes like rose and orris root. Less obvious notes include cumin and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Paris Red Aoud
These perfumes have a close smell: Montale Aoud Collection - Red Aoud unisex (8 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (7 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Moth unisex (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Aoud Collection - Red Aoud unisex starts from €54.
Questions people ask
Is Paris Red Aoud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Paris Red Aoud better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.